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| A responce mechanism that serves to maintain a state of internal constancy. Most common form of regulation in endocrine system. |
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| A responce mechanism that results in the amplification of an initial change. Results in avalanche-like effects. |
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| These hormones regulate growth & proper functioning of thyroid, gonads, & various endocrine glands. |
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| Blood glucose is regulated in a naqrrow range by; |
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| Responds to a rise in BG levels by using glucose for energy in cells and storage of glucose in liver as glucagon. |
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| Increases BG levels by promoting the breakdown of liver glycogen into glucose. |
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| Carb, protein, & fat metabolism caused by lack of or insufficient use of insulin in animals. |
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| Raised blood glucose, glucouria, PU/ PD, and weight loss are signs of: |
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| Used to initialy treat DKA & control BG until animal is stabalized. Duration of action is about 1/2 hr to 2 hr. |
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| Intermediate-acting insulin |
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| Used to control BG in uncomplicated cases of Diabetes Mellitus. Duration of action in dogs is 6-24 hrs and cats, 4-10 hr. |
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Poorly absorbed from the tissue, therefore it maintains a long-lasting BG level. Duration of action in dogs is 6-28hr, and cats, 6-24 hr.
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| Animals growth & reproduction are regulated by hormones produced in the: |
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| Affect many metabolic, growth, reproductive, & immune functions. Help regulate fat & carbohydrate metabolism. Help regulate heat production. |
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| Dull coat, symmetrical hair loss, weight gain w/o increase in appetite, listlessness, intolerance to cold, reproductive failure, and skin more susceptable to dermatitis and pyoderma etc are signs of: |
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| This disease is diagnosed through blood work, measuring T4, T3, & TSH. |
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| Usually seen in cats, signs of this disease include PU/PD, weight loss, voracious appetite, tachycardia,vocalization, and restlessness. |
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| This is the principle mineralcorticoid which acts to conserve Na+ ions &H20. |
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| This disease is caused by too little hormones produced. Progressive condition associated with adrenal atrophy usually caused by immune mediated inflammation. |
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| This disease is caused by adrenal tumors, pituitary tumors, or long-term administration of corticosteroids. |
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| Proestrus-->Estrus--> Metestrus--> Diestrus--> Anestrus |
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| Name the Estrous cycle in order of what happens. |
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| When graafian follicle present with estrogen, the predominent hormone. |
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| Where ova are produced in the ovary. |
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| This pahse ocurs when corpus luteum is present with progesterone the predominent hormone. |
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GnRH
(gonadatropin-releasing hormone) |
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| The hypothalmus releases this in responce to stimuli such as daylight length & feedback mechanisms. |
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FSH
(follicle stimulating hormone) |
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| This causes growth & maturation of ovarian follicles. |
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| This causes ovulation of mature follicles & formation of corpus luteum. |
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| This breaks down the CL at the end of pregnancy & at the end of diestrus in non-pregnant animals. |
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| Male sex hormones produced in testes, ovaries, & adrenal cortex. |
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| This hormone is used in vet medicine to treat infertility & hypogonadism. It is a C-III controlled substance. |
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| Side effects of using this hormone include; perianal tumors, prostatic disorders, & behavior changes. |
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| Zinc gluconate neutralized by arginine. (Neutersol) |
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| This is used as an injecctable chemicle sterilant that is injected into the testicles of 3-10mo old male dogs. It causes atropy of the tetsicles. |
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| This hormone is produced by the ovaries, testicles, adrenal cortex, & placenta. Promotes female sex characteristics, stimulates and maintains reproductive tract, and is necessary for uterine contractions in responce to oxytocin. |
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| This female hormone is produced & secreted after ovulation which lowers uterine activity when the female is in estrus or pregnant. |
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| This causes CL lysis which result in lower progesterone levels initiating a new estrus cycle. It should NOT be used in pregnant women. |
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| Growth Promoting hormones. |
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| Anabolic agents which improve efficiency in the rate of conversion from food to tissue. |
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| Used for tissue buildong in dogs, cats, & horses with anorexia, weight loss, and debilitation. Also promotes RBC formation. C-III controlled substance. |
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Antisalogues
(saliva-stopping) |
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| Anticholinergic drugs which block the effect of ACh therby reducing GI motility & decreasing secretions. Ex: Glycopyrolate. |
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| A result of the intestinal tract's failure to adequately absorb fluids from intestinal contents. |
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| Antidiarrheals, probiotics, & antibiotics. |
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| These three types of medications help with diarrhea. |
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| These decrease peristalsis allowing fluid absorption. |
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| These block ACh from the PNS nerve endings, thereby lowering GI secretions & motility, which helps with tenesmus. |
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Protectants/ absorbents
(Antidiarrheals) |
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| A substance administered to absorb gases, toxins, bacteria, etc from GI tract. Exaples; Bismuth, activated charcoal. . |
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Opiate-related agents.
(Antidiarrheal) |
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| Analgesics that control diarrhea by lowering intestinal secretions & flow of feces. Bringing up segmental contractions which bring up intestinal absorption. Example; Imodium. |
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| Preperations containing benificial bacteria that help re-seed the gut. Based on the theory that some diarrhea is due to the disruptpon of the normal GI flora. Ex; Plain yogurt, FortiFlora. |
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| Antibiotic that is effective against anaerobic bacteria. Used as an antidiarrheal on the theory that the normal flora may go higher then the number of anaerobic bacteria. |
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Laxatives
(Stool Loosening) |
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| This class of drugs loosen the bowel contents & encourages evacuation of stool. |
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| This class of drugs includes these 4 categories; Osomotic, stimulant, bulk forming, & emollients. |
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Osmotic Laxatives
(Hyperosmotics) |
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| This type of laxative uses salt to pull water into the colon thereby raising water content in the feces which will cause a rise in bulk & stimulate peristalsis. Example: Lactulose. |
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| This laxative can be used to lower amonia in liver disease patients. Not reccomended for cats & other aniamls wit CHF or CRF. |
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| This category of laxatives increases peristalsis. Example: Ducolax (Bisacodyl) |
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| This category of laxatives are natural or semi-synthetic substances that absorb water into the intestine, increase fecal bulk, stimlate peristalsis, & most contain psyllium, or plantage seed. xample: Metamucil, Bran |
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This catagory of laxatives are stool softners which reduce stool surface tension, reduce water absoption through the colon & lubricate. Examples: Ducosate sodium (DDS) & mineral oil.
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Antiemetics
(Vomit stopping) |
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| This class of drugs helps control vomitting. |
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| Vomitting is controlled by this part of the brain with ACh ss the neurotransmitter. |
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| Which cranial nevre is stimulated to cause vomitting? |
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Phenothiazine derivatives
(Antiemetics) |
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| This catagory of antiemetics inhibit dopamine in the CRTZ (Chemoreceptor trigger zone) decreasing stimulation to vomit. Examples: cepromazine, & Chlorpromazine. |
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Antihistamines
(Antiemetics) |
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| This catagory of antiemetics is used in small animals to control motion sickness, vaccine reactions, & inner ear problems. They work to block input from vestibular system to the CRTZ. Examples: Benadryl, Dramaine. |
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Procainamide derivatives
(Antiemetics) |
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| This cataory of antiemetics block the chmeoreceptor trigger zone & speed up gastric emptying They strengthen cardia sphinter tone and raise gastric contractions. Example: Reglan |
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Serotonin Receptor Antagonists
(Antiemetics) |
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| This catagory of aniemetics block serotonin receptors peripherally & centrally. Examples: Zofran, Anzemet. |
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| This antiemetic drug is a neurokinin (NK1) receptor antagonist that is centraly acting. SQ and PO formulations. |
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Emetics
(Vomit producers) |
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| This class of drugs induce vomiting either centrally or peripherally. Used in the treatment of poisoning, toxicity, and drug overdose. |
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| This catagory of emeics stimulates dopamine receptors in the CRTZ. Examples: Apomorphine, Xylazine in cats. |
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| Periherally acting emetics. |
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| This catagory of emetic drugs cause irritation to the gastric mucosa & centrally stimulate the CRTZ. Example: Syrup of Ipecac. |
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| This class of drugs promote ulcer healing by neutralizing HCl & reducing pepsin activity. |
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| This catagory of antacids are absorbed into the blood. |
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| This catagory of antacids remain in the GI tract. Examples: Milk of magnesia, Maalox, Amphogel. |
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| This catagory of antacids prevent acid reflux by blocking H2 receptors of gastric parietal cells. Examples: Famotadine, Tagament, Zantac. |
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| Mucosal protectant antacids |
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| This catagory of antacids are pepsin inhibitors. Example: Sulcralfate (Carafate) |
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| This mucosal protectant antacid drug is a derivative of sucrose thats non-absorbable & combines with protein to form adherent substance that covers the ulcer. |
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| Prostaglandin Analog antacids |
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| This catagory of antacids supress gastric secretions & raise mucus production in GI tract. |
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| Proton Pump inhibitors (PPI's) |
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| This catagory of antacid drugs inhibits H ion transport into the stomach so cells can not secret HCl. Examples: Prilosec, Prevacid. |
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| This class of drugs reduce or prevent foam formation. Used in ruminants that are subject to frothy bloat. Examples: Polaxaline, Polymerized methyl silcone, & mineral oil. |
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Prokinetic Agents
(Motility enhancers) |
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This class of drugs increase GI motility to enhance movement of material through it. Examples: Dopaminergic antagonists, parasympathomimetics, & serotonergc agents.
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| These may need to be supplemented into the dietof a patient with pancreatic exocine insufficiency. |
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| This class of muscle function drugs are used to releave signs of redness, pain, swelling, heat, and decreased range of motion. Can be steroidal or non-steroidlal. |
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| Steroidal anti-inflammatories. |
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| This catagory of anti-inflammatory drugs are corticosteroids that have anti-inflammatory effects, Examples: Prednisone, Dexamethasone. |
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| Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. |
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| This catagory of anti-inflammatory drugs are synthetic products that are unrelated to substances produced by the body. they inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. Eamples: Rimadyl, Metacam. |
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| This class of drugs is used to paralyze muscles. Given IV to paralyze muscles by disrupting the trasmission of nerve impulses from motor nerves to skeletal muscle fibers. Examples: Panacuronium, Neostigmine. |
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Spasmolytics
(Spasm stopping) |
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| This class of drugs stop spasms. Used to treat accute episodes of muscle spasticity associated with neurological & musculoskeltal disorders. Example: Robaxin. |
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| This class of drugs can be used as prention or treatment for malignant hyperthermia. |
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| This claas of drugs promote tissue building which increases muscle mass. C-III controlled substance. Used also to promote growth, counteract post-surgical debility, & treat diseases such as muscle atrophy, & orthopedic conditions. |
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| his anabolic steroid can be used to stimulate RBC production. |
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Intracellular fluid
(ICF) |
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| Fluid within the cell. 2/3 of fluid in body. |
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Extracellular fluid
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| Intrvacsular fluid and intestinal fluid together. 1/3 of fluid in body. Found in plasma and between cells. |
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| Sodium defficiency. Low Na intake or excessive loss through volume. |
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| Potassium deficiency. Low K intake over time, or loss through GI or urine. |
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| This route for fluid therapy is for short term illness on small animals and neonates. Given by tube, bottle feeding, nasogastric tube, or gastrostomy |
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| This route for fluid administration is for mild to moderate dehydration, not for large amounts of fluids. 5-10mls/lb Isotonic fluid only. No additives! |
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| This route for fluid administration is administered to the flank area or between scapulae but can really be given anywhere. |
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| Used for moderately to severe dehydrated animals, and hypovolemic animals. A catheter must be placed. Watch for fluid overload. |
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| Route used in small animals, birds, and pocket pets. Fluids go directly into bone marrow. |
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Femur( trochanteric fossa)
Humerous (greater tubercle) |
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| When using the intraosseous oute, these bones are usually used. |
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| What must be avoided when administering an intraosseous injection? |
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| This route is used in young animals but not if they have diarrhea. It has great eletrolyte absorption but difficult to keep fluids in. |
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| This route can be used as a last resort if you can not get a vein. |
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| This route is usually used on rats and mice. Useful if IV access is not available. Isotonic fluids. |
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| Just lateral to midline. Between the umbilicus and pelvis. |
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| This is where an intraperitoneal injection should be administered |
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| This tyoe of fluid is sodium based electrolyte solutions. Glucose in water. Similair to plasma fluid. Can be isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic. |
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| Same as fluid component of blood and extracellular water. No change in osmolality of blood. |
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| Lower osmolality of blood. May cause RBC swelling. |
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| Higher osmolality of blood. Causes RBC to shrink. |
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| 0.9% NcCl, Lactated ringers solution, Normosol, and Plasmalyte are examples of what type of fluids? |
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| 5% dextrose in water(DSW), and 0.45% saline are examples of what types of fluids? |
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| 0.9% Na with 5% dextose, & 3% normal saline are examples of what type of fluids? |
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| Signs of this problem include: dyspnea, tachypnea, fluid in the SQ space, or weight gain. |
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| Fluids with large molecules. Caused fluid to move into vascular space. Increases osomotic pressure. |
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| Plasma, albumin, and whole blood are what types of fluids? |
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| This can be stored for years. It contains albumin and lobulins. Used in treatment of liver disease with coagulation factor deficienc. |
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| Only human products available so must be careful and can be fatal. Type of colloid. |
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| Increases HCT in anemic animals. Expires in 28-0 days. Blood typing is recommended. |
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| This synthetic colloid is a large polysaccharide from sugar beets. Comes in 2 cncentrations: and 40 and 70.Example: Hetastarch. |
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| Purified polymerized bovine hemoglobin. Distributes O2 via plasma rather than RBC's. Does not require blood typing or ross matching. Contraindicated with CHF. |
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| In emergencies Atropine is used for? |
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Bolus 1/4 of shock dose.
Shock |
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| Crystalloid solution is used for what in an emergency? |
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| Severe allergic reactions. |
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| Dexmethasone is used for what in emergencies? |
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Seizures
Status epilipticus |
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| Diazepam is used for what in emergencies? |
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| Epinephrine is used for what in emergencies? |
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| Doxapram is used for what in emergencies? |
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| Lidocaine is used for what in emergencies? |
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| Mannitol is used for what in emergencies? |
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| Naloxone is used for what in emergencies? |
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| Severe allerguc reactions |
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| Prednisone Sodium is used for what in emergencies? |
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